hypodermic

(hi-po-dtu^mik) [G. hypo, under, + denwa^ skin.] i. Subcutaneous, beneath the skin. 2. (o) Hypodermic injection; (6) hypodermic sj^ringe. h. infu's ion, hypo der moc lysis. h. injec'tion, the administration of a remedy in liquid form by injection into the subcutaneous connective ti ues, h. syr'inge, a small syringe, armed with a hollow needle in place of a nozzle, for use in giving remedies by the subcutaneous method.